The Yamaha Rajdoot 350 is a resounding comeback — a blast from the past resurrected for 2025 with a stunning blend of old school design and latest tech. This name brings back a lot of memories for bike lovers in India. Now, Yamaha gets this iconic bike designed for the modern age of riding, with all the comfort, power and style, it’s more than a throw-back.
Contemporary Motor, Old School Style
The original Rajdoot RD350 was famous for the raw two-stroke power, but not the 2025 model which takes the eco-friendly and smoother way. It has a 349cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke parallel-twin engine that makes just upwards of 42 HP and 32 Nm of torque. That all equates to a motorcycle that’s fun to ride, with a claimed top speed of around 100mph (160kph) to keep everyday riding and weekend touring in check.
There is a smooth changing 6-speed box. Yamaha has set up the bike to provide rapid acceleration – 0-60 km/h in less than 4 seconds – and a decent long haul cruising ability, suitable to Indian highways.
Eye-Catching Retro Styling
The 2025 Yamaha Rajdoot 350 keeps the design modern-day, however, retains some of the cues and design elements from the original, including the round LED headlamp, teardrop shaped fuel tank and a chrome finished twin exhaust, apart from the minimalistic design approach. The dual-pod analogue-digital instrument console still exudes old school charm but packs in more relevant features now.
It is offered in Classic Black, Vintage Blue and Matte Silver colour options. The bike gets 17-inch alloy wheels shod with tubeless tyres which pretty much sums up the story of how it balances old-school with new-generation practicality.
On the Road: Ride and Handling
Nimble enough for the urban jungle on a nice, strong chassis, the Rajdoot 350. With a dry weight of 170 kg, it responds agilely. Ride quality is great as well – point it at a speed breaker surely made by lunatics and the telescopic front forks and twin shocks at the rear soak in the bumps and potholes.
With seat height of around 800 mm, itc is manageable for a vast variety of riders. The ergonomics are designed for comfort, be it short city rides or long stretches of highway.
Modern Features and Safety
The new Rajdoot 350 may look retro-like, but gets a host of contemporary safety and convenience features including:
- Dual-channel ABS
- Front and rear disc brakes
- All-LED lighting setup
- USB charging port
- Digital- analogue instrument cluster (V3.0) Vs Semi-digital instrument cluster
- Bluetooth is optional with navigation alerts
These serve to make it a smart option for the tech-friendly rider while also providing a premium and safe ride overall.
For Whom is the New Rajdoot 350 for?
This bike is perfect for:
- Who it’s for: Riders who want a modern classic with real retro flair
- Original Rajdoot RD350 lovers since forever
- Youthful riders searching for a difference in traffic
THE DAILY COMMUTER WHO WANTS THE BEST OF BOTH PERFORMANCE AND COMFORT IN ONE BIKE
So, for anyone who is a biker, who likes to show themselves off a little, and who’s got this medieval sense of pride and fun, that’s what a Rajdoot 350 is all about.
Final Verdict
The Yamaha Rajdoot 350 (2025) is not just a motorcycle, it’s a manifesto. It is a model that spans across the cutlash mark’s legacy, bringing the rush of a high hp engine, classic styling, and modern staying power at a downhome price. Pricing will likely hover between the ₹2-2.6 lakh mark, so it should shake up that RETRO segment here in India and run Royal Enfield for its money.
And of you want to Flop about in a stylish, heartbreaking, hard to beat 350cc motorcycle in 2025—look out for the new Rajdoot 350!